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Record ID: GLO-6EC75E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy flat axe of Early Bronze Age date. The axe is sub-triangular in plan with a wide rounded butt that is 24mm wide, the sides expand out evenly in a gradual concave arch to the cutting edge which is 48mm wide, the blade is slightly convex in shape. The blade bevel is slight and when viewed to the side the axe has a low lentoid profile.
The axe has suffered from corrosion that has removed the original patina and left a pitted surface.
The axs fits with some of the earliest metal artefacts found in Britain, possibly associated with the Migdale Metalworking tradition. T…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: GLO-E7AD91
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade. The ends of the blade extend either side of the axe, curving sharply behind to the main body of the object. The stop ridge is positioned halfway down the length of the axe, to the front is a small transverse recessed panel with the central raised ridge; behind the stop ridge the sides are raised with a deep convex panel that extends to the rear of the axe which has a convex terminal.
Middle Bronze Age 1500 BC – 1150
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-A988FD
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade that has a bevelled forward edge forming the cutting edge. The sides of the blade are concave and taper to the middle of the axe. On both sides a central ridge emanates from behind the cutting edge and travels the length of the blade. The ridge bisects towards its end, forming a Y-shape which terminates at the stop ridge. The stop ridge is positioned three-quarters of the way down from the blade, from here tapering flanged sides extend towards the rear of the axe.
The surface preservation of the item is exceptional which …
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: GLO-8F87E4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy socketed spearhead fragment that dates to the middle to late Bronze Age. This is the tip of the spearhead and has a pronounced spine running down its centre that is circular in cross-section with a hollow centre, this is flanked by thin blades that taper to a fine point. The rear of the spear is truncated resulting in the loss of the socket and rear section of the blades.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: GLO-DA912A
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy tanged spearhead of Early Bronze Age (Arreton industry) date (1700-1500 BC). The blade, although missing its tip, is lanceolate in shape (being broadly triangular in plan). There is a pronounced central spine on both faces which is triangular in form having a wide base at the tang that narrows to the tip of the spear. To either side of the spine is a low rib that is flanked by a shallow concave channel. Finally, the edges of the blade are heavily damaged by corrosion. The long and thin tang in broadly rectangular in cross-section with rounded corners, th…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-B2DAA9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Thorndon type socketed knife. This has a rectangular socket at the base that has a rectangular aperture (15mm, 9mm) for the handle. There is a single rivet hole towards the base of the socket that passes through both sides and would secure the handle in place. The sides of the socket gently taper to the blade which is short, thin and terminates in a point. The spine of the blade is flat with bevelled sides that form the cutting edge.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 29th August 2021
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This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-7EFE1A
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Middle to early Late Bronze Age (1500 - 1100 BC) copper alloy dirk. The butt is trapezoid in form with shoulders that curve inwards to the narrow blade. Two rivet holes to the bottom of either side would secure the hilt in place, both of which still retains its rivet; the rivet is 16mm long with a 9mm diameter and has a slightly expanded domed head at either terminal. The sides of the blade are straight and gradually taper to the point, running down the length of the blade on both sides is a very low central spine. Post depositional corrosion has resulted in shallow notches bei…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
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Record ID: SOM-360A2C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine ceramic vessel sherds of probable Bronze Age date (c. 1600 - 800 BC). The fabric is soft and poorly fired. It varies in colour from black to light grey and contains abundant poorly sorted chalk, grog and burnt flint temper.
Collective weight: 47.52g.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Kingston Seymour', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-FE346D
Object type: CORE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flake core that has had chips removed from two directions, the flake removal on the dorsal side range from large, board to thin narrow flakes. The ventral side is covered in cortex. Dark greyish blue flint with a creamy patina. Neolithic-Bronze Age
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
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Record ID: GLO-FE1300
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Side scraper that has two large flaking scars on the dorsal and partial remains of a large bulb of percussion on the ventral. Running around one side are direct, abrupt, scaled retouch creating a curved working edge on the distal edge. Grey flint with darker patches. Late Neolithic-Bronze Age
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
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Record ID: SOM-51B02A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Neolithic to early Bronze Age flint thumbnail scraper, dating to the period c. 2700-1600 BC. The scraper exhibits invasive, semi-abrupt, parallel retouch at its distal end. The flint is mid grey in colour with pale grey mottling.
The scraper measures 27.3mm in length, 23.1mm in width, 12.3mm in thickness and weighs 6.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E84859
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Scraper on a tertiry flake of black flint. No visible bulb of percussion on the ventral, one ridge on the dorsal. Several direct flaking scars on one side. Invasive, direct semi-abrupt flaking scars along one edge creating a curved working edge.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-584EC2
Object type: BORER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Secondary flake of dark brown flint, with creamy patina on surface, 20% cortex on the left side.Tworidges on the dorsal, no bulb of percussion on the ventral. Inverse,short, low amgledretouch on the left, retouch on both sides of the tip creating a point. The retouch has removed the patina.
Created on: Thursday 1st January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th February 2015
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Record ID: GLO-C6F5C4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spear head fragment. Only the middle of the spearhead remains just above the socket, both the tip and the socket have been truncated and only one the blade remain. However, surviving sections suggest this was probably originally leaf shaped with a large central spine flanked by thinner blades.
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-3912E5
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy razor which has a thin, broadly triangular blade that expands to a crescent shaped cutting edge. Behind the blade projects a narrow rectangular cross-section tang (9mm wide) this has been truncated near its base. The artefact is undecorated.
Similar artefacts are recorded on the database at WAW-63AEB3 and WMID-F5D151
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Portbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-F69302
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy socketed spearhead that dates to the middle Bronze Age. The blade of the spearhead is leaf-shaped with gently curving edges. A diamond cross section spine separates either blade, below which the socket is circular in cross-section and expand outwards to the aperture. The top of the spine at the tip of the spear is slightly flattened and has a series of striations where it has been filed down to form the point. On both sides (25mm above the base) is an expanded pierced lug that forms an integral loop.
The aperture at the base (16mm in diameter).
This artefact dates to 150…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-BC1BC7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy socketed axehead length 88mm, width 37mm, thickness 22mm, weight 115.33g. The rear and lower edge is truncated resulting in the loss of about 50% of the artefact, including the loop. In cross-section the axe is hexagonal with all six sides appearing to be straight and undecorated. The sides of the blade are slightly expanded, but overall the blade gives the impression of a thick wedge.
This axe dates to the Ewart Park phase 950 - 750BC
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-BBC741
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy socketed axehead length 44mm, width 16mm, thickness 33mm, weight 38.26g. The mouth of the socket is oval in shape (12mm high by 8mm wide). Surrounding the mouth of the socket are two recessed bands with the semi-circular loop intersects the second, inner band. The sides of the axe are slightly concave and expand towards the wide crescent shaped blade. This artefact dates to the Late Bronze Age 1150-800BC.
This artefact is heavily corroded particularly along the line of the blade. Casting imperfections are prevalent throughout the body of the axe, appearing as bubb…
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tickenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: GLO-1E0845
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast Copper alloy palstave axehead. This has a rectangular rear half that begins to expand from the mid-point to the blade, which has a crescent shaped cutting edge. The side flanges run from the butt to just beyond the mid-point, these are high and culminated in a point at the centre of both the lower and upper sides. The transverse stop plate in situated in the centre and has a slight triangular recess in front.
Artefact dates to 1700BC to 1400BC
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2013
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Record ID: GLO-6535E4
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1. Copper alloy narrow-bladed looped palstave, has a wide central moulding which tapers starting from the centre of the stop ridge and which stops approximately two thirds down the axe blade. The stop is squared and the body of the blade is narrow and only slightly flared. The patina is green overall and runs from smooth dark green to more corroded pitted light green.
Weight: 461.8 g, Max length: 172.28, Length of loop: 28.24mm, Max width: 40.36
2. Copper alloy narrow-bladed looped palstave (butt broken), has a wide central moulding from the centre of the stop ridge, which stops a…
Created on: Monday 29th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.
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